Cases6003901/2024

Claimant v Butterflies EDC Limited

21 May 2025Before Employment Judge McTigueMidlands Easton papers

Outcome

Claimant succeeds£132

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal determined under rule 21 that the respondent made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages.

Facts

The claimant brought a claim for unauthorised deduction from wages against Butterflies EDC Ltd. The claim was filed on 14 June 2024 in the Midlands East Employment Tribunal. The respondent failed to present a valid response within the required timeframe.

Decision

The Employment Judge determined under rule 21 that the claim could be decided without a hearing as no response had been submitted. The tribunal found in favour of the claimant and ordered the respondent to pay £132 gross for unauthorised deductions from wages.

Practical note

A default judgment under rule 21 will be granted where a respondent fails to submit a timely response, resulting in an automatic finding for the claimant on their wages claim.

Award breakdown

Unpaid wages£132

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure rule 21Employment Rights Act 1996

Case details

Case number
6003901/2024
Decision date
21 May 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
other
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No